The Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force say they are “happy to report” that the County received its first 500 doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, January 25, 2021.
Residents of long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes in Lambton County will begin to receive immunizations on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Lambton Public Health officials say.
Further information on the first immunizations will be available then.
“We’re very excited to receive this first shipment,” stated Dr. Sudit Ranade, Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County, in a press release.
“This is a game changer for our community.”
Phase 1 (February – March/April 2021) of the provincial government’s immunization plan involves a number of eligible groups, Lambton Public Health officials say.
The current priority within those groups are the residents of long-term care homes, high-risk retirement homes, and Indigenous Elder Care residents.
Other eligible groups within Phase 1 will be immunized as more of the vaccine becomes available, Lambton Public Health officials say.
“This is an important milestone in our pandemic response and Lambton Public Health is proud to play a lead role in this historic vaccination program along with our key partners on the Lambton COVID-19 Immunization Task Force,” added Dr. Ranade.
Lambton Public Health officials say the group will continue to work tirelessly to build an effective, comprehensive COVID-19 immunization program in Lambton County.
An additional shipment of the vaccine is expected to arrive the first week in February, which will enable continued immunizations of the first priority group.
In the meantime, people can visit getthevaccine.ca to learn more about how to access the COVID-19 vaccines as they become available in the community.
People are encouraged to check back often as information will be updated frequently.
This dedicated section of the website will feature updates on the immunization plan, Frequently Asked Questions, videos and more.
